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1. General Overview

Walking is not only a traveling option but a way of life. “America’s most walkable cities are also among America’s most sustainable cities, its healthiest and most prosperous communities and its happiest places.” With fewer energy consuming, less pollution, people got better access to various facilities and more open space.

Recently, “America Walks has updated its list of America’s Most Walkable Cities.” New York City’s Walk Score is an“impressive 85 out of 100, with 90% of its neighborhoods ranking highly for walkability.” This report starts from a general overview of the existing condition of walkability in New York City, and then zoom in to a small scale to further explore what elements and how they contribute to the walking environment.

1014_FinalProject_Land_Use-YaowenShi — Land Use

1201_FinalProject_Population_Density-YaowenShi copy — The Population Density reaches the highest in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, highest reaches to 199112.5 people per square miles.

Population Density (p/mile²)

NYC_Transit_Frenquency — Transit Frequency: The most frequent transit happens mainly in Brooklyn and Manhattan from 6 am to 8 pm.

General Transportation Structure

Bike Path and Racks Serving Area

Public Transit Access

Hub Junction Zoning Proposal

Year: 2014.02-06

Area: 8625.88 AC

Once one of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the country, Newton was hit hard by the economic downturn, especially in the construction sector. That resulted in one of the highest unemployment rates in Georgia and a ranking among the Top 20 most stressed U.S. counties in 2010.

However, despite the economy recovery, roses are still not all the way.

With more than 1.3 billion investment from Baxter Intl. which will bring over 1500 medium income jobs to the county and have a far-reaching impact on the economy. Meanwhile, the county is facing significant migrants increase and serious subdivision sprawl.

We definitely want development, but a smart version. This proposal aimed at a crucial suburban hub, and explored how we can achieve a sustainable balance and efficient integration among jobs, people and land with a smart land use pattern.